also woolgathering, 1550s, "indulging in wandering fancies and purposeless thinking," from the literal meaning "gathering fragments of wool torn from sheep by bushes, etc.," an activity that necessitates much wandering to little purpose. See wool + gather.
双语例句
1. It's 50 per cent wool, 50 per cent acrylic.
它含50%的羊毛、50%的丙烯酸纤维。
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2. She was wearing wool slacks and a paisley smock.
她穿着羊毛宽松裤和涡旋花纹宽袍。
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3. The adaptability of wool is one of its great attractions.
用途广泛是羊毛最具吸引力的特点之一。
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4. Wool traps your body heat, keeping the chill at bay.
毛织品能够保暖御寒。
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5. Natural fabrics like silk and wool are better insulators than synthetics.